Kitchen Assistant

BRIO Retirement Living; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

BRIO Retirement Living is seeking a part-time Kitchen Assistant to support food preparation and ensure hygiene standards in a busy kitchen environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in food handling and be comfortable working as part of a team. This role offers competitive pay, a pension scheme, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual review

Pension scheme with up to 7% matched contributions

35 days holiday including options to buy or sell leave

Healthcare cashback plan up to GBP 500 annually

Colleague bonus scheme (2%)

Training and development opportunities

Discounts and offers from shops, cinemas, and more

Qualifications

• Experience in a restaurant or kitchen.
• Knowledge of food hygiene standards.
• Experience in handling and preparing food.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and presentation.
• Support the chef during busy periods.
• Maintain cleanliness in all food areas.

Skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Teamwork

Ability to handle high-pressure situations

Job description

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant (Part-Time)

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! We value enthusiasm, motivation, community spirit, respect, and a passion for work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we are dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving communities for our customers and employees.

About the Role

Assist with all aspects of food preparation and presentation to our standards in a clean, hygienic environment. Support the chef during busy periods to ensure a positive customer experience. You will need knowledge of food hygiene to maintain cleanliness in all food areas.

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience in a restaurant or kitchen
• Knowledge of food hygiene standards
• Experience in handling and preparing food

This is a part-time role, working 16 hours per week on the following schedule:

• Wednesday: 11:30 - 15:30
• Friday: 17:00 - 21:00
• Sunday: 11:30 - 15:30

For more details, please download our full job profile from our website.

About You

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a busy restaurant/kitchen environment, experienced in teamwork and handling high-pressure situations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual review
• Pension scheme with up to 7% matched contributions
• 35 days holiday including options to buy or sell leave
• Healthcare cashback plan up to GBP 500 annually
• Colleague bonus scheme (2%)
• Training and development opportunities
• Discounts and offers from shops, cinemas, and more

Next Steps

If you meet the criteria and are ready to advance your career, click apply to visit our careers site for more details and to submit your application.

If you are a customer seeking support, contact our skills and employment team. Recruitment agencies should note we operate a PSL and do not accept cold calls.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and creating safe communities. Our policies include pre-employment checks such as DBS where applicable. All employees, volunteers, and contractors are expected to uphold our safeguarding standards and report concerns accordingly.